Les principes généraux de l'appui technique et scientifique aux organismes de réglementation sont expliqués dans ce document, ainsi que les caractéristiques des structures qui fournissent cet appui. Il décrit les services offerts et les activités nécessaires pour maintenir la compétence des fonctions réglementaires et assurez-vous que les outils et équipements sont à la pointe.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 57 pages
Publication date: 28 February 2022
Publisher: IAEA

This document provides the general principles of technical and scientific support to regulatory bodies and the characteristics of the structures that provide this support. It outlines the services provided to support regulatory functions, as well as the activities and processes required to maintain the required level of competence and ensure that tools and equipment remain up-to-date. This document is the first dedicated to the practices of technical and scientific support organizations and the challenges they face.

Introduction

Principles of Technical and Scientific Support

• Objectivity: Technical and scientific support should be provided in an objective and unbiased manner, without any conflicts of interest.


• Competence: Technical and scientific support should be provided by individuals who are highly competent and knowledgeable in their respective fields.


• Transparency: Technical and scientific support should be transparent and accessible to all stakeholders, including the public and regulatory bodies.


• Collaboration: Technical and scientific support should be provided in a collaborative manner, involving all relevant stakeholders in the decision-making process.

Characteristics of Technical and Scientific Support Structures

• Independent: Technical and scientific support structures should be independent of the regulatory bodies they support, to ensure that they can provide objective and unbiased advice.


• Well-equipped: Technical and scientific support structures should be well-equipped with the latest tools, equipment, and technology to ensure that they can provide high-quality support.


• Experienced: Technical and scientific support structures should have a team of experienced professionals who have a deep understanding of the regulatory bodies they support and the challenges they face.


• Flexible: Technical and scientific support structures should be flexible and adaptable to changing circumstances and requirements.

Services Provided by Technical and Scientific Support Structures

• Technical advice and guidance: Technical and scientific support structures provide technical advice and guidance to regulatory bodies on a wide range of issues, including regulations, standards, and best practices.


• Regulatory assessment: Technical and scientific support structures conduct regulatory assessments to evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of existing regulations and identify areas for improvement.


• Training and education: Technical and scientific support structures provide training and education to regulatory bodies and their staff on a wide range of topics, including technical skills, regulatory processes, and environmental protection.


• Data analysis and interpretation: Technical and scientific support structures analyze and interpret data to support regulatory decisions and identify trends and patterns in environmental and public health issues.


• Monitoring and enforcement: Technical and scientific support structures monitor and enforce regulations to ensure that they are being implemented effectively and that violations are identified and addressed.

Challenges Faced by Technical and Scientific Support Structures

• Changing regulatory landscape: The regulatory landscape is constantly changing, and technical and scientific support structures must be able to adapt to these changes quickly and effectively.


• Limited resources: Technical and scientific support structures often have limited resources, which can make it difficult to provide high-quality support to regulatory bodies.


• Complexity of issues: Regulatory issues can be complex and multifaceted, and technical and scientific support structures must be able to navigate these complexities effectively.


• Public trust: Technical and scientific support structures must build and maintain public trust by providing accurate and reliable information and by being transparent and accountable in their work.

Conclusion

Weight: 192g
Dimension: 296 x 211 x 7 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9789202225206